National Grid’s Distribution System Operator has published its most extensive dataset so far, aiming to speed up new connections and help customers plan more affordable local energy projects.
The update covers every Grid Supply Point in National Grid Electricity Distribution’s area, with granular data from 2,541 substations and 6,471 branches over the past year, totalling more than 150 million data points. It is the most comprehensive release National Grid DSO has made publicly available.
The new dataset allows prospective customers to carry out their own assessment of potential curtailment before applying for a flexible connection using NGED’s Active Network Management system. It also supports more detailed analysis after a connection offer has been issued, helping users understand both the commercial and technical implications of their projects.
Phil Moseley, Head of System Models and Data at National Grid DSO, said:
“This is our biggest network data release to date. It represents a major step forward in giving customers the information and visibility they need to make informed decisions when connecting to our network.
“Greater transparency is essential for accelerating the energy transition and delivering better prices to consumers, so we remain committed to providing high-quality, accessible data that supports better decision-making for everyone involved.
“By making this level of detail available, we’re helping customers to assess their options earlier, reduce uncertainty and progress sites that are right for them and right for the network.”
A new curtailment team has produced detailed guidance on how to navigate, interpret and apply the data, including the modelling assumptions and the ANM systems it represents. The dataset and a DSO Data Deep Dive recording are now available on the National Grid website as part of wider efforts to improve visibility of grid capacity.
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